Australian Medical Association Queensland
- Queensland-based
- Area of expertise: Peak/professional body membership and governance
- Organisation Type: Not-for-profit
- Remuneration: Expenses only
About AMA Queensland
AMA Queensland is a highly reputable, not-for-profit membership organisation for doctors. As a membership organisation, AMA Queensland provides professional support and representation to our members through advocacy, member services (such as training and workplace support), promotion, and leadership. The governance and stewardship of the organisation is vested in an experienced Board with a strong strategic focus.
Composition of the Board
The AMA Queensland Board is comprised of up to eight Board members, including the AMA Queensland President, Vice President, up to four Member Elected Directors (who are medical practitioners) and up to two Skills Based Directors (who can be non-medical practitioners) to a total of eight directors. Skills Based Directors are appointed based on their skills, experience and expertise that will best complement the Member Elected Directors to effectively achieve the Company’s goals.
Directors may serve on the Board for a maximum of three consecutive two-year terms, if re-elected/ re-appointed at the end of each term.
Time commitment
From July 2026, we are seeking to appoint a Skills Based Director with experience in membership-based organisations, and governance who can contribute to the strategic growth and success of the organisation.
The Board meets six times per year, usually on a Thursday evening. Meetings are held virtually, except for the annual strategic planning day which is held face-to-face in Brisbane in November.
Directors are generally expected to participate in one or more of the Board’s committees, which include the Finance Risk and Audit Committee, the Nominations Committee, and the Governance Committee.
Skills sought
- Education and Qualifications: relevant qualifications in marketing, business administration, or a related field.
- Director Experience: including graduate of AICD or currently undertaking the Company Director’s course of AICD.
- Membership / Association Experience: experience in membership cultivation and retention strategies to support the organisation's financial stability.
- Strategic Thinking: extensive experience creating long-term plans and strategies to support organisational growth and sustainability. Candidates should possess the ability to think strategically and identify opportunities for expansion and diversification.
- Relationship Building: adept at building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills are important.
- Ethical and Mission-Driven: a commitment to the organisation's vision, mission, and strategic approach with a strong sense of ethics and integrity.
- NFP Sector Knowledge: a strong background in the NFP sectors, including an understanding of the unique challenges faced by not-for-profit organisations would be highly regarded.
Duration of tenure
Initial two-year term to a maximum of three consecutive terms if re-appointed.
Remuneration
Voluntary (some travel expenses can be reimbursed for Board members located outside Brisbane).
How to apply
If you are interested in this Board opportunity, please submit:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV); and
- One-page expression of interest setting out:
- your professional experience/skills/qualifications;
- the reasons you would like to join the AMA Queensland Board; and
- what you can offer to the membership growth and governance of the Company
to the Company Secretary, Dr Brett Dale via [email protected] by 5pm, Friday 3 July 2026.